Marlay Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marlay Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.388000
  • Longitude: -5.977000
Wreck Depth 17.971 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARLAY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 61 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 10.5
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 60
Tonnage 798
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 16, 1902
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.5,000
Original Detection Year 1902
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.1.86 HAS BEEN LOCATED IN 532322N, 055828W [OSI]. LIES ON HER SIDE AND IS THREE QUARTERS BURIED IN SAND. LIES WITH BOW TOWARDS COASTLINE IN 27MTRS GEN DEPTH. (R. GOLDEN, TELECON 27.1.86). H1310/86/6 18.2.86 LYING ON STBD SIDE WITH COAL CARGO SPREAD AROUND. LEAST DEPTH VARIES FROM 22-28MTRS. THERE IS A CONSIDERABLE SCOUR. (R. GOLDEN, 30.1.86). INS AS WK 22MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/21 22.1.04 DIVED 11.10.03 IN 5323.305N, 0558.682W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH BY E/S, 3MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. ESTIMATED DIMENSIONS: LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 6-7MTRS. LIES ON ITS SIDE WITH THE BOWS IN THE GENERAL DIRECTION OF HOWTH HEAD. HULL IS MOSTLY INTACT ALTHOUGH THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. (A THOMPSON). RETAIN AS WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000115415 25.8.09 LOCATED IN 5323.3025N, 0558.6331W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.39MTRS. LENGTH 60-65MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 8.5MTRS OF WHICH 4.5MTRS IS ABOVE SEABED. LIES 060/200 DEGS. (SDC EXAMINATION OF GSI SURVEY CV08_03 DTD 2008). SCOUR APPROX 4MTRS DEEP RUNS N/S. AMEND WK 18.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5140/09. 8.2.13 LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 5.4MTRS. LIES NE/SW. (WARSHIPS, UBOATS & LINERS - INSS 2012). NCA. 10.4.14 LIES IN 5323.280N,0558.620W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 18.39 IN GEN DEPTH 24.67MTRS. (IRISH WK LIST). AMEND POSN. SEP 2015/000263012 7.3.16 WK 17.971MTRS IN 5323.280N, 0558.620W [WGD]. (GSI IRELAND WK RECORDS, CV08_03). AMEND TO DW 17.9MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890 BY WORKMAN CLARK & CO LTD, BELFAST. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TEDCASTLE, MCCORMICK & CO, DUBLIN. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR DUBLIN. HATCH COVERS BREACHED BY HEAVY SEAS. CAPSIZED AND SANK. 14 LIVES LOST. (DODS & SII).

General Comments

ON STBD SIDE, HULL INTACT, BOWS SW, SCOUR RUNS N/S

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W
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FAQ

Where is the MARLAY wreck located?

The MARLAY wreck is located at coordinates 53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W.

How deep is the MARLAY and where exactly is it located?

The MARLAY lies at a depth of about 17.971 meters and is located at coordinates 53 23.28 N,5 58.62 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MARLAY?

The seabed around the MARLAY lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the MARLAY sink?

The MARLAY sank on Dec 16, 1902.

When was the wreck of the MARLAY discovered?

The wreck of the MARLAY was discovered in 1902.

What country did the MARLAY belong to?

The MARLAY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MARLAY carrying?

The MARLAY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MARLAY?

The MARLAY had a tonnage of 798 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARLAY?

The MARLAY is classified as a steam ship.

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